Finding the Third Proportional to 124,926.75 and 274,759.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,926.75 and 274,759.50 is: 604,296.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,926.75 : 274,759.50 = 274,759.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,926.75/274,759.50 = 274,759.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,926.75x = 274,759.50 × 274,759.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,926.75x = 75,492,782,840.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,492,782,840.25/124,926.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,296.38
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